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Introduction Most New Zealanders know they are legally and morally obligated to have working smoke alarms in their home. What fewer people realise is that smoke alarms also have a direct bearing on their insurance position. A missing alarm, a disabled alarm, or a non-compliant installation can affect whether an...
- General
A young Wellington boy was quick to react when he saw smoke coming from a local cafe. Hirini Whakamoe was at home watching the TV show ‘Fireman Sam’, when he started to notice smoke coming from Wellington cafe,...
- Fire Incidents
This letter was provided by Maurice and family after their home caught fire in Upper Hutt last February. Although it is never pleasant to hear of these type of events, we were happy and proud that our CAVIUS smoke alarms played a part in ensuring the occupant survived and damage...
- Fire Incidents
Fire Escape Plans are critical to saving your family in the event of a fire taking hold in your home. House fires are frightening, and having to escape your house can be more terrifying than it needs to be, especially if your kids haven’t practiced the plan in advance....
- Escaping Fires
On Saturday, 16th of June 2018, Callum McNeil and his wife experienced a close call that reminded them exactly why it’s so important to have efficient smoke alarms and a secure escape route. Callum shares his story below:...
- Escaping Fires
By checking your smoke alarm battery, placement, and functionality this daylight savings you can have peace of mind knowing that your house is covered for faster detection of smoke or fire. Plan ahead to protect both your home and family....
- Fire Safety
Just like many of your other household appliances, your smoke alarms require a little care from time to time. The good news is it only takes a couple of minutes, unlike cleaning the oven!...
- Fire Safety
The Minister for Building and Housing, Nick Smith, announced last July there would be changes to The Residential Tenancies Act. One of these new regulations would mean that landlords must install Longlife Photoelectric smoke alarms into their properties. This is great news for tenants and landlords as the statistics show...
- News Update
There are two main types of smoke alarms, commonly found in New Zealand homes; Photoelectric and Ionisation. However, for a number of years now photoelectric smoke alarms are the type that has been recommended by Fire and Emergency New Zealand....
- Fire Safety